Good morning. Let us pray.

Prayers.

On August 10, 2022, at the beginning of the 43rd Parliament, I advised the House on how the 10 independent members would be given a reasonable opportunity to participate in our daily proceedings and in debate. Given that there are now 11 independent members, our practices must be adjusted accordingly.

During question period, in addition to the one independent member recognized to ask a question each day and the second independent member recognized every Tuesday, I am prepared to also recognize a second independent member every alternate Wednesday. This will allow us to accommodate 11 independent members into the previously established eight-day rotation. Each independent member recognized during question period will continue to have the opportunity to ask one question and one supplementary.

With regard to members’ statements, there will continue to be one statement allotted to an independent member every sessional day. However, each individual member will be entitled to participate once per 11-day period instead of once per 10-day period.

I want to thank the House for its attention.